"Aftermath" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the second single from their 13th studio album, Around the Sun (2004), on November 29, 2004. Upon it release, "Aftermath" peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The single also charted in the Netherlands and Sweden, peaking at numbers 44 and 59, respectively. Its music video, directed by Blue Leach and Peter Care, was filmed in several different locations, including the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco and the London Eye. Track listing UK CD1 "Aftermath" – 3:53 "High Speed Train" (live in Athens, GA – rehearsals, 2004) – 4:59 UK CD2 "Aftermath" "So Fast, So Numb" (live in Athens, GA – rehearsals, 2004) "All the Right Friends" (live in Athens, GA – rehearsals, 2004) Charts Release history References R.E.M. songs 2004 singles 2004 songs Dystopian music Songs written by Michael Stipe Songs written by Mike Mills Songs written by Peter Buck Song recordings produced by Michael Stipe Song recordings produced by Mike Mills Song recordings produced by Pat McCarthy (record producer) Song recordings produced by Peter Buck Warner Records singles